Work Accident Verdicts: Hoeckh v. Pierson Industries Inc.
Karl Hoeckh v. Pierson Industries Inc.
Date: Oct. 12, 2006
Verdict/Settlement (breakdown): $877,284 verdict ($350,000 for pain and suffering, $293,125 for lost future wages, $108,159 for lost past wages, $64,500 for future medical expenses and $61,500 for past medical expenses)
State: New Jersey
Background: Sources told Mealey Publications that on Oct. 16, 2002, Karl Hoeckh was making a delivery to Pierson Industries Inc. On his way out of the building, Hoeckh walked down a step ladder being used as stairs when the step ladder fell over, causing damage to Hoeckh's right knee, sources said.
Hoeckh needed four surgeries to repair the damage sustained and is a potential candidate for a knee replacement, sources said. Hoeckh sued Pierson on Oct. 1, 2004, in the Morris County, N.J., Superior Court.
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